Historical Events
- Hard frost in southern New England
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Brownell Jameson, Anglo-Irish historian and writer (Loves of the Poets), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1860)
About May 17, 1794
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
